Takhat | Bench
Details
Category: Aasan
Location: Bagar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Shekhawati
Materials: Metal, Wood
Wood craft technique: Carving, Engraving, Joinery, Painting, Turning
Metal craft technique: Fittings, Riveting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This takhat was placed at the entrance of the Piramal Haveli in Shekhawati. It is common practice to engrave names or initials on vernacular furniture and objects. The front rail of this takhat has the initials Cha Pi engraved on it.
